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Imperial airways GPO poster by H S Williamson, original 1934 coloured lithograph

About the Item

a rare original Imperial Airways advertising poster by H S Williamson, 1934, coloured lithograph for the GPO. "Loading air mails for the empire, Croydon, 1934". Do not forget to visit our storefront where you will find a few more original GPO advertising posters. Please note that we often have a much shorter handling and shipping time than advertised.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.01 in (50.8 cm)Width: 25.24 in (64.1 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1934
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. light blemishes and fading, small tears and pinholes on the edges, light red marks on the back wing area (not sure wether from the colouring process or later), fold lines ... showing on the photos. All common to authentic old posters of this age.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2132339331802

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